James Victor Verlin, 65, of Lebo, Kansas passed away October 17, 2010 at the VA Medical Center in Topeka, KS.  He was born August 25, 1945 in Emporia, Kansas to Raymond and Fern Verlin.  James will be greatly missed by everone who knew and loved him.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned…

Bruce Pyle, 52, of Shawnee, KS, passed away Oct. 17, 2010. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 24, at Olivet Baptist Church, 4901 Mission Rd., Westwood, KS. He was preceded in death by his father, Dale. Survivors include his mother, Doris; siblings, Jane & Charles; nephew & best buddy Samuel…

 John Arthur Norman, 59, of Kansas City, MO passed away October 17, 2010 at his home.  John was born November 12, 1950 in Chicago, IL to Charles and Ruth Norman.  John will be greatly missed by all who knew him.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time. 

Patricia Lynn Beeman, 45 of Columbia passed away Saturday, October 16, 2010 at her home.   She was born October 7, 1965 at Sturgeon, MO.   Survivors are two daughters, Anna & Hailey Wilson, of the home, two brothers, Edward Beeman, of the home, Randy Beeman, of Hallsville, one Sister, Donna Ferrell, of Columbia, and…

Russell Mann, 60, of Independence, MO, passed away Oct. 16, 2010 at Centerpoint Medical Center from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 PM Tuesday Oct. 26, 2010 at Brandt Funeral Home, 312 Walnut Ave., Woodward, IA. Russell was born May 30, 1950 in Cedar Rapids, IA to Roland and…

Carlene C.J. Belt, 63, of Centertown, passed away October 16, 2010 at Capital Region Medical Center.  She was born November 19, 1946, in Hannibal, the daughter of Carl and Frances (Maddox) Sexton.  She was married to Leon Belt in 1986, who survives of the home.  Her mother Frances preceded her in death in 1975.  She is survived by father Carl Sexton, brother,…

William Owens, 80, of Independence, Mo., passed away October 16, 2010. William is survived by his sons, Bill and Jim Owens, grandson, Brandon Owens and his girlfriend Brandi, and granddaughter, Tasha Owens.

Gilbert Douglas Taylor, 60, Leavenworth, KS passed away October 15, 2010 at the VA Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.  Gilbert was born August 21, 1950. He was a US Army Veteran, serving his country from 1073 to 1980.  Gilbert will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.  A military greaveside service…

James R. Robbins, 66, Overland Park, KS, passed away October 15, 2010, at home. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 20, 2010, from 2-4 p.m. at The Eudora Chapel, 1003 John L. Williams Dr., Eudora, KS. Military graveside service will be Thursday, October 21, 2010, at Leavenworth National Cemetery at 2:30 pm. Mr. Robbins was born…

Shaun W. Hathaway, 52, Kansas City, MO passed away October 14, 2010 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City.  Shaun was born May 4, 1958 in New Haven, CT to Willard and Barbara Hathaway.  He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not…

JERRY LEE CODAY Jerry Lee Coday, 67 of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away October 13, 2010. Jerry is survived by his son Douglas Coday and daughter Deborah Cox.

George Thomas, 87, Blue Springs, Mo., passed away Oct. 13, 2010, surrounded by family. A military graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 18, at The Missouri State Cemetery in Higginsville.

Faye Mims, 86, of Olathe, KS, passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2010, in Olathe, Kansas. She was born June, 16, 1923, in Wewoka, Oklahoma. Faye is survived by her daughter, grandchildren and a great-grandchild. No services are planned at this time.

Annette K. Pedro, 73, of Lenexa, KS passed away October 11, 2010 at Homestead Assisted Living in Lenexa.  She was born May 18, 1937 in Durant, OK to Tom and Bernice Dickerson.  She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Victor Pedro.  Survivors include her three children, Mark Dickerson, Gina Hensley, and…

Dorothy Mortz, 75, Raytown, MO, passed away Oct. 11, 2010, at St. Luke’s East. Interment will be held at a later date at Floral Hills East. Dorothy is survived by her husband Eugene, 2 sons and 3 daughters.

Joseph G. Stites Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2010.  He was 89.  Joe was born in Hopkinsville, KY in 1921, and graduated from the University of Kentucky in Lexington where he met the love of his life, Lucy.  They married in 1943.  Joe continued his education…

Patricia "Pat" Hess Carlin, 72, of Lee’s Summit, Mo, and formerly of Cassville and Chillicothe, Mo passed away Saturday, October 9, 2010 of cancer in Lee’s Summit, MO.  Ms. Carlin was born October 29, 1937 in Cassville, MO to Merwin & Jewel (Edwards) Hess.  Pat is survived by her children; Kent Carlin and wife Donna…

Mr. Billy Wayne Morris of Higginsville, MO died Saturday October 9, 2010 in his home of natural causes.  Born in Higginsville, July 14, 1939 to Jesse James and Cecil Fern Morris.  He was preceded in death by his parents and three siblings; J. C. Morris, Barbara Morris and Bobby Morris.  Bill overcame many challenges in…

Chia Ling Yen, age 44, of Kansas City, Kansas passed away October 9, 2010 at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri.  She was born May 14, 1966 in Taipei City, Taiwan to Pang-Chi and Yin-Tzu Yang.  Chia will be greatly missed by her loving family and friends.   A memorial service will…

 Billy Wayne Morris, 71, of Higginsville, MO passed away October 9, 2010 at his home. Billy was born July 14, 1939 in Higginsville to Jesse and Fern Morris.  He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him.  Cremation will take place.  Services have not been planned at this time.